SPECIFICATIONS
3887SPEC
WS–B, WS–BF, WS–BHF SERIES
SUBMERSIBLE SEWAGE PUMPS
GENERAL
• Furnish and install _____ Goulds Water Technology, Model 3887, submersible sewage pump(s), _____ HP,
_____ phase, _____ volts, _____ Hz, pump(s) rated for _____ GPM, at _____ Ft. Total Dynamic Head.
• Pump(s) shall be Goulds Water Technology, Order No: ____________ .
QUALIFICATIONS
All pump manufacturers must be pre-qualified by the engineer in order to qualify as acceptable manufacturers. Prequalification shall be no later than two (2) weeks prior to published bid date for this project. Failure to pre-qualify will
be grounds for disqualification after the bid opening date. All decisions of qualification shall reside with the engineer
of record at time of bidding.
PUMP DESIGN
Pumps with a “B” suffix feature a 2" NPT threaded casing with a vertical discharge. Pumps with a “BF” or “BHF” suffix
have a 2" NPT threaded companion flange which bolts to the flanged vertical discharge casing. An optional A1-3, 3"
NPT companion flange is available as a separate component. Pumps are designed for effluent, sewage or wastewater
applications and are capable of passing maximum 2 inch spherical solids.
MECHANICAL SHAFT SEALS
The motor shall be protected by a mechanical shaft seal mounted on the pump shaft. The mechanical seal shall be
constructed of silicon carbide vs. silicon carbide sealing faces. The upper mechanical seal shall be, tensioned by an
independent spring system constructed of series 300 stainless steel metal components and BUNA-N elastomers.
IMPELLER
The impeller shall be semi-open with ejector (pump out) vanes on the top of the impeller for protection of the lower
mechanical seal and hydraulic balance. Due to design, only single plane spin balancing shall be required for smooth
operation.
The impeller shall be threaded to the solid series 400 stainless steel shaft and is secured by a thread-locking nut which
will prevent the impeller from loosening during short periods of reverse rotation as might occur when rotation direction is being verified outside the installation.
CASING
The casing shall be cast from ASTM A48 class 30 gray cast iron of sufficient thickness to withstand 1.5 times the shut off
pressure generated by the largest impeller available for this model in accordance with current revision of the Hydraulic
Institute Standards. The discharge connection shall be a standard 2 inch NPT or 3 inch NPT suitable for direct connection to the station piping, without the use of any external fittings or adapters for vertical orientation of the discharge
direction. Integral feet of cast iron shall be made a part of the casing for accurately positioning the pump suction opening at the correct elevation off the sump floor for good pump down capability.
MAJOR CASTING MATERIALS
The impeller, casing, bearing/seal housing and motor cover shall be of ASTM A48 Class 30 high quality cast iron for
strength and long life. Bronze impeller shall be cast iron from ASTM B584 C87600 when ordered as an option.
CORROSION PROTECTION
The pump/motor shaft wetted-end shall be series 400 stainless steel. Both inner and outer surfaces of cast iron shall be
electrocoat-painted with thermo-setting Acrylic Enamel baked at 400 degrees F., after castings are completely machined and cleaned.
MOTOR
The integral motor shall be completely sealed from the environment by use of circular cross section o-rings accurately
fitted into machined grooves which shall provide designed compression of metal to metal fits. Designs which require
a specific torque on the casing bolts or which require rectangular gaskets or sealing rings shall not be allowed. The
motor shall be rated for continuous duty under full nameplate load while at full submergence in the station. The motor shall be provided at the specific site conditions of 115, 208 or 230 V, single phase or 200, 230, 460 or 575 V, three
phase as required, all shall be at 60 Hz. Single phase motors: shall be capacitor-start. All single phase motors shall be
provided with thermal protection. Single phase motors shall have an on winding sensor with automatic reset. Three
phase motors shall be protected by ambient compensated quick-trip heaters, or, adjustable motor circuit protectors
provided in control. The stator winding shall be open type with class B insulation suitable for operation in clean dielectric oil for efficient heat transfer and lubrication of the ball bearings. The stator shall be a register fit into the bearing
housing to ensure positive alignment, and bolted for ease of serviceability. The motor shall be provided with ball type
anti-friction bearings which shall support the heavy duty rotor shaft and to handle all radial and axial loads imposed by
the impeller while limiting shaft deflection at the mechanical seal faces. Sleeve type bearings shall not be considered
equal and, therefore, shall not be allowed. The ball bearings shall be designed for a B-10 life of 30,000 hours minimum. The motor shall be designed and tested to withstand an 18 day locked-rotor operation without damage.
POWER CABLE
The power cable shall be sealed at the motor end as it enters the motor casing by a two part barrier to moisture intrusion. The first line of defense shall be the compression of the oil and chemical resistant grommet which shall seal the
outer jacket of the power cord. In the event that the outer jacket of the power cord should become damaged, then the
second line of defense shall be the epoxy poured isolated conductors within the jacketed cable itself. The insulation
shall be removed from the individual conductors and the epoxy shall be allowed to form a leak-proof seal against wicking of the power cable between the outer jacket and the insulation of the individual conductors. The outer jacket of the
power cord shall be oil resistant and water resistant. The power cable shall be rated for NEC severe service “S”, type
“SJTOW” or “STOW”.
PUMP OPTIONS
1. Bronze impeller
2. Mechanical seal faces of silicon carbide/tungsten carbide material
3. Power cable of 30, 50 or 100 foot lengths
4. Refer to the factory for items not listed.
Xylem Inc.
2881 East Bayard Street Ext., Suite A, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Phone: (866) 325-4210 Fax: (888) 322-5877
www.xyleminc.com/brands/gouldswatertechnology
Goulds is a registered trademark of Goulds Pumps, Inc. and is used under license.
© 2012 Xylem Inc.
3887SPEC R1
April 2012